Garnet is one of the few coloured stones in Pakistan where the pricing is genuinely straightforward, and this listing is a good place to show why. Across the twenty-four garnets we carry the rate runs from about Rs. 985 to Rs. 1,414 per carat — a spread of less than half again, where opal runs seven times and emerald far more. This stone sits at the bottom of that band and is the largest we list.

This stone's numbers

13.40 carats, which is 14.73 ratti. Rs. 13,200, about Rs. 985 per carat — the lowest rate per carat in our garnet range. Reference GSN-GT-22. One piece, as photographed.

Why garnet prices are so even

Two reasons. Garnet is not a scarce mineral, so there is no rarity premium pushing the top end away from the bottom. And it is almost never treated — unlike most coloured stones, where half the price conversation is about what has been done to the gem. What you are left paying for is size, colour and cut, in that order, and none of them moves the rate violently.

The practical consequence is that a bigger garnet costs proportionally more rather than disproportionately more. At 13.40 carats this is a substantial stone, and the rate per carat is the lowest we charge, which is the opposite of how sapphire or emerald behave.

What this stone looks like

We measure our photographs rather than describing them from memory. This one reads 53 out of 255 in brightness — a dark stone, which is characteristic of the deeper red garnets and the reason they look almost black until light gets inside them. Red leads the next strongest colour channel by 30 points, so the colour is genuinely red rather than a brown that photographs warm. Turned towards a lamp, the centre opens into a clear red while the shoulders stay dark.

What a fair quote looks like in Pakistan

• Ordinary red garnet, faceted and clean: roughly Rs. 800 to Rs. 2,000 per carat. All of our stones sit in this band.
• Exceptional colour or unusual size: above that, and it should come with a reason you can see.
• Rs. 100 per carat for a large, bright, flawless red stone is glass. Garnet does not get that cheap.
• Several thousand rupees per carat for plain red garnet is someone pricing it as something rarer than it is.

Treatment

We have not had this stone tested, and the specification sheet says so rather than claiming better. That said, garnet is one of the least-treated gems in the trade — there is no common heat or diffusion process for it the way there is for sapphire and ruby, and nothing is routinely done to deepen its colour. Independent laboratory testing can be arranged before dispatch if you would like it confirmed.

Durability

Garnet rates 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, which is hard enough for a ring worn daily and harder than most things it will meet. It has no cleavage plane to split along. Warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic cleaners if the stone has visible inclusions.

Read further

Our garnet price guide goes into more detail, the general price guide puts garnet alongside other stones, and the real or fake guide covers the imitations. Garnet is also the January birthstone. The rest of the range is on the garnet collection page.

Ordering

One piece only. Flat Rs. 500 delivery anywhere in Pakistan by insured, tracked courier, dispatched in one to two working days. Cash on Delivery — open the parcel and look at the stone before you pay — and seven days to return it unused. Dimensions have not been recorded; message us on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 and we will measure it before you order.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural garnet with a weight of 13.4 Carat. Its price is Rs. 13,200 — roughly Rs. 985 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-GT-22 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale garnet rates 7 to 7.5. It handles daily wear, but a hard knock can still nick an exposed corner, so a protective setting is a sensible choice. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it away from abrasive cleaners and high heat.

Whoever you buy garnet from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every garnet for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Garnet is usually untreated. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.